Trusts Manager

Open Doors; Witney; Hybrid; GBP 22,038 - 25,923; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Open Doors, a Christian charity based in Witney, Oxfordshire, seeks a part-time Fundraising Professional to develop and submit compelling funding proposals and manage donor stewardship. You will liaise with the Head of Partnerships and colleagues to communicate impact and grow sustainable income from trusts and foundations.

You will build professional relationships, respond to donor inquiries, and ensure timely reporting while contributing to the overall Trusts strategy.

Qualifications

• Experience building relationships with trusts and foundations to secure funding.
• Ability to communicate impact of giving and stewardship to supporters.
• Commitment to Open Doors mission and Christian faith.

Responsibilities

• Develop and submit compelling funding proposals.
• Respond to donor inquiries and maintain donor stewardship.
• Monitor income, manage CRM records, and report on funding progress.
• Promote trust giving through events, publications and digital channels.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and best practice.

Skills

Fundraising

Trusts & Foundations

Donor relations

Reporting

Tools

CRM software

Job description

£22,038 – £25,923 pro-rata per annum (£36,729 – £43,205 FTE pa)
3 days / 22.5 hours per week
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire (Our policy is a minimum of 40% of hours in the office, with the remainder remote working. Wednesday is a mandatory office day.)

• Are you a committed Christian* who is passionate about the persecuted church and the mission of Open Doors?
• Are you experienced in building relationships with trusts and foundations and securing funding for charitable causes?
• Are you passionate about communicating the impact of the persecuted church and growing sustainable income through excellent fundraising and stewardship?

Open Doors is a Christian charity that is looking to recruit active, practicing Christians to stand in the GAP (give, act, pray) on behalf of persecuted Christians worldwide. Every day, millions of Christians risk their lives to follow Jesus. In more than 70 countries, Open Doors supports them by supplying Bibles, providing emergency relief and helping persecuted believers stand strong for the long-term.

Working closely with the Head of Partnerships and colleagues across the organisation, you will develop and submit compelling funding proposals, respond to enquiries from potential donors and ensure that existing supporters receive excellent stewardship. You will build professional and spiritually sensitive relationships with trust managers and trustees, communicating the impact of their support through accurate and timely reporting. You will also help promote trust giving through relevant events, publications and digital channels, acting as an internal champion for this important area of fundraising.

This is a varied role that combines relationship management, fundraising, research, administration and communication. You will help deliver the Trusts strategy, monitor income and expenditure, maintain accurate CRM records and ensure that all activity is carried out in line with relevant legislation and best practice. Through your attention to detail, strategic approach and passion for the mission of Open Doors, you will help grow income and strengthen our reputation as an excellent recipient and steward of trust grants and donations.

You will have the opportunity to use your God-given character and talents to contribute to the work of Open Doors and to work with integrity and with purpose. We offer a flexible role with a good work-life balance, huge job satisfaction andemployee benefits . You will work with some inspirational people and there are plenty of opportunities to develop your career.

Closing date: Monday 24 th August 2026, Midday
1 st Interviews: Friday 2 nd September 2026 (Online via MS Teams)
2 nd Interviews: Wednesday 16 th September 2026 (In-person at our offices in Witney)

*There is an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for this post to be held by an active, practising Christian who assents to our statement of faith.